Sergio Marciano Cox, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred during a home invasion at the Princeton Square Apartments. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, officers were called to the scene around 1 a.m. in response to the home invasion. Upon arrival, they received a description of the vehicle involved and subsequently spotted it fleeing the scene.
The vehicle was stopped, and inside, officers found Sergio Marciano Cox deceased, with his brother, Lucky Marcel Cox, driving.
Investigations revealed that Sergio Marciano Cox was killed during the commission of the home invasion, which he was allegedly carrying out with his brother, Lucky Marcel Cox. The circumstances surrounding his death were complex, as it was unclear whether Sergio was killed by someone inside the home or if his death resulted from actions taken by his brother during the attempted robbery. This ambiguity led to Lucky Marcel Cox being charged with second-degree murder, burglary with assault, and attempted home invasion robbery.
Lucky Marcel Cox, 28 years old at the time, was initially arrested on the scene for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. He was fined and released, but as the investigation progressed, an arrest warrant was secured for his involvement in his brother's death. The charges against Lucky Cox were severe, reflecting the gravity of the situation and the tragic outcome of the botched home invasion.
The case highlighted the dangers and potential fatal consequences of criminal activities such as home invasions. It also underscored the complexities involved in legal proceedings where the lines between victim and perpetrator can become blurred. The investigation into Sergio Marciano Cox's death was thorough, aiming to uncover the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal outcome and to ensure that justice was served for the loss of a young life.